Special Needs Student Assaulted With Metal Cane: Police: CT News

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Special Needs Student Assaulted With Metal Cane: Police

The accused "struck the student several times causing lacerations and facial injuries, as the student tried to climb away..." police said.>>>Read More.

Driver Left Sleeping Child In Van: Police

The man is accused of leaving a 6-year-old child in the van after it was locked up for the night, according to police.>>>Read More.

High School Alumnus, Baseball Standout Dies, Mourned

He was an outstanding pitcher at the high school level and then played four years professionally in the Red Sox and Senators' systems.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Arrested After Road Rage Incident Retires: PD

An officer, who was arrested earlier this year, retired this week after an internal investigation found he violated several police rules of conduct.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Mourning Loss Of Respected State Police Dog Drago

Accomplished Connecticut State Police Dog Drago died on July 4, the department announced.>>>Read More.

UFC, MMA Legend To Speak About Fitness At National Night Out

Mixed Martial Arts legend Glover Teixeira will be speaking about discipline versus addition at a local National Night Out Event in August.>>>Read More.

Here are local fireworks updates amid a series of postponements:

• 'Hartford Bonanza' Celebration/Fireworks Postponed
• Rain Delay: Stamford Postpones Fireworks Display
• Fairfield Fireworks Display 2024 Postponed
• Greenwich Fireworks Shows Postponed
• New Canaan Fireworks Celebration Postponed
• Ridgefield Postpones Fireworks Display Until Sunday Night
• Weather Worries Prompt Change To Manchester Fireworks Display Date

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